Oliseh recalls Martins to Super Eagles + The Full Squad List

Martins was included in the 23-man list released on Thursday for the Super Eagles’ 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Swaziland.

The two–legged fixture will take place over four days next month, with the first leg in Lobamba on Friday, November 13, and the return at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, November 17.

Martins, who has not featured for the Super Eagles in two years, has been in a great form in the Major League Soccer, and his invitation shows that FIFA Technical Study Group member Oliseh is prepared to work with in-form players wherever they ply their trade.

The invitation is also a sweet birthday present to Martins, who celebrated his big day on Wednesday. He scored for Nigeria on his debut in a friendly match against Republic of Ireland in London in May 2005.

Six home–based professionals, who all played notable roles in Nigeria’s qualification for the 4th African Nations Championship at the expense of Burkina Faso, are in the 23–man mix.

Chelsea of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi, Portugal–based former junior internationals, Dele Alampasu and Abdullahi Shehu and Arsenal FC’s Alex Iwobi were also invited, as well as former junior international defender, Wilfred Ndidi.

There was no place for Brown Ideye and Victor Moses who have been enjoying good form in their clubs.

Oliseh has directed all the players to arrive at the Bolton White Apartments, Abuja on Sunday, November 8, as training commences same day by 7pm.